Certified Medical Spanish Interpreter

ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

Indianapolis, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Sign Language, Burmese Language, Certification Evaluation, Clinical Nursing, English Language, Healthcare Administration, Hearing Impairment, Hospital, Language Interpreter, Medical Terminology, Medicine, Patient Care, Spanish Language
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
18 days ago

Overview Location IU Health Methodist Hospital IU Health University Hospital and IU Health Riley Childrens Hospital. Position Summary Provides support to Limited English Proficiency LEP patients families and medical staff providing care. Administers care to designated patients and provides support to the care team under the direction of the clinical nurse. Serves as the liaison between clinical medical staff and patients andor families. Assures care of patients and families is reflective of IU Healths values. Bachelors degree preferred. Requires Medical Interpreter Certification when available. Requires high level of oral and written fluency in English and target language i.e. Spanish American Sign Language or Burmese languages. Requires knowledge and cultural understanding of target communities i.e. HispanicLatino deaf or Burmese communities. Requires knowledge of diverse medical terminology in English and target language. May require additional training and appropriate certification in language interpretation. Prior interpreting experience in target language i.e. Spanish American Sign Languages or Burmese languages in a medical setting preferred.

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ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING